9 episodes

Do you want to "break-in" to infosec/tech but have no idea where to start? Are you tired of all the advice with little to no direction? Join Asif Ahmad and Christina Morillo as they demystify what it means to navigate a career in information security and enterprise technology, as people of color. If you've been looking for practical advice, tips, and lessons learned, this is the podcast for you. Twitter: @colorsofinfosec

Colors of InfoSec Podcast Asif Ahmad & Christina Morillo

    • Technology
    • 5.0 • 9 Ratings

Do you want to "break-in" to infosec/tech but have no idea where to start? Are you tired of all the advice with little to no direction? Join Asif Ahmad and Christina Morillo as they demystify what it means to navigate a career in information security and enterprise technology, as people of color. If you've been looking for practical advice, tips, and lessons learned, this is the podcast for you. Twitter: @colorsofinfosec

    Episode 8 - Grand Closing (Season 1 Finale)

    Episode 8 - Grand Closing (Season 1 Finale)

    Ep 8  - In this Season 1 finale episode, Asif and Christina catch up with COI listeners and discuss: 
    Why they went dark since election week and what they have been up to.Election week chaos, exhaustion, new beginnings & other changes. The challenges of working from home for working parents.Suggestions on how to cope, including self-care.Our 2021 resolutions and some of what we are hopeful for.Season 1 shout-outs and wrap up. Thank you so much for rocking with us this season. We will be back in January 2021 with new episodes. 
    Episode Resources
    1.  ISC Congress
    2.  The Queens Gambit (Netflix)
    Connect with us on Twitter & Instagram 
    @colorsofinfosecHosts @divinetechygirl & @asifiahmadMusic
    Track: Too much iceArtist: Young Kartz via freemusicarchive.org

    • 43 min
    Episode 7 - Security with Grace with special guest and InfoSec Leader, Charles Nwatu

    Episode 7 - Security with Grace with special guest and InfoSec Leader, Charles Nwatu

    Episode 7 - Security with Grace with special guest and InfoSec Leader, Charles Nwatu

    In this extraordinary episode, we chat with Engineering Manager, Corporate Security & Security Technology at Netflix, Charles Nwatu (@charles_nwatu) about all things DFIR, Risk, Communications and so much more. 
    We talk about: 
    His start in Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) and move into Risk Quant, Compliance Engineering & Automation. Recommendations for getting started in DFIR & Getting into security via the Cloud versus "traditional routes"Security with Grace, which he defines as meeting people where they are and helping them through their respective journeys.The importance of communication, storytelling, narratives, and how this helps to bridge the communication gap between security and the business.Resources
    Connect with Charles Twitter: @charles_nwatu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cnwatu/Charles's book recommendation on writing powerful sentences: It Was the Best of Sentences, It Was the Worst of Sentences: A Writer's Guide to Crafting Killer Sentences, by June Casagrande

    Follow us on Twitter
    @colorsofinfosec,Hosts @divinetechygirl & @asifiahmadMusic
    Track: Too much iceArtist: Young Kartz via freemusicarchive.org

    • 34 min
    Episode 6 - Security, Privacy & A Whole lot of *** with special guest, @techwithtaz

    Episode 6 - Security, Privacy & A Whole lot of *** with special guest, @techwithtaz

    Episode 6 - Security, Privacy, and a lot of ** with Tazin Khan Norelius.

    In episode 6, we're chatting with our first guest to the show, cybersecurity specialist, empath, and critical thinker Taz (@techwithtaz). With over 10 years in the security space, Taz works to bring mindfulness into Cyber Security while making noise around the lack of consumer data ownership and privacy. We talk about:
    The importance of consumer awareness and education relative to security, data privacy & tech ethics.Why tech companies don't really want everyone's opinion & why capitalism wins. Empowering consumers through education in an accessible, approachable way and at scale through her research organization Cyber Collective and her weekly video series security, privacy, and a lot of other bullsh*t. Amplifying underrepresented voices.Why you should always ask questions vs unconsciously clicking and sharing. And why she recommends a consistent digital/social media detox's every weekend.  (This episode contains some expletive language)

    Resources
    Learn more about Taz @ techwithtaz.com // Follow her on Twitter @techwithtazLearn more about her org Cyber Collective @ https://www.cybercollective.org/ & on Instagram @cybercollectiveorgFind out about upcoming CyCo events at https://www.cybercollective.org/events
    Follow us on Twitter
    @colorsofinfosec,Hosts @divinetechygirl & @asifiahmadMusic
    Track: Too much iceArtist: Young Kartz via freemusicarchive.org

    • 37 min
    Episode 5- The State of the Union (The Colors of InfoSec Podcast Recap)

    Episode 5- The State of the Union (The Colors of InfoSec Podcast Recap)

    Episode 5- The State of the Union (The Colors of InfoSec Podcast Recap)

    In this recap episode, Asif and Christina talk about recent news, their goals for starting this podcast, a recap of episodes and discussions, how they feel the podcast is going, and the future (yes! to more infosec topics).

    Resources
    Asif - What is a tabletop exercise? https://www.cisa.gov/publication/cisa-tabletop-exercise-packageChristina's - blog (recent news) https://www.christinamorillo.com/blog/goodbye-microsoft97 Things for InfoSec Professionals....book - Learn more about contributing hereEpisode 1 - Introducing the Colors of InfoSec PodcastAll Episodes - ColorsofInfoSec.comBuzzsprout YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/buzzsproutInterested in being a guest? Email us at info@colorsofinfosec.com
    Follow us on Twitter
    @colorsofinfosec
    Music
    Track: Too much iceArtist: Young Kartz via freemusicarchive.org

    • 31 min
    Episode 4: Ethical Responsibility in Tech & The Social Dilemma

    Episode 4: Ethical Responsibility in Tech & The Social Dilemma

    Episode 4- Ethical Responsibility in Tech & The Social Dilemma

    Addiction to social media is a feature, not a bug.
    In episode 4, Asif and Christina dive into persuasive technology, growth hacking, tech ethics, and share their perspectives on 'The Social Dilemma' documentary on Netflix.

    Resources
    The Social Dilemma [on Netlfix]: https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/Stanford Persuasive Technology Lab: https://captology.stanford.edu/go/welcome?from=Moment: https://inthemoment.io/FB's response to the social dilemma doc: https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-issues-official-response-to-claims-made-in-netflix-documentary-th/586351/Follow us on Twitter
    @colorsofinfosec
    Music
    Track: Too much iceArtist: Young Kartz via freemusicarchive.org

    • 28 min
    Episode 3 - Mentorship vs Sponsorship

    Episode 3 - Mentorship vs Sponsorship

    Episode 3- Mentorships vs Sponsorships

    In this episode, Asif and Christina discuss the reality of traditional mentorship and sponsorship for techies of color, the differences between both, corporate programs feeling forced, and why folks of color don't have mentors or sponsors. 
    Resources
    1. Mentor vs Sponsor -  https://www.leadersedge.com/brokerage-ops/mentor-vs-sponsor
    2. The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at The Table by Minda Harts https://www.mindaharts.com/
    3. Sans.org

    Follow us on Twitter
    @colorsofinfosec

    Music
    Track: Too much ice
    Artist: Young Kartz via freemusicarchive.org 

    • 26 min

Customer Reviews

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9 Ratings

9 Ratings

Rison Simon ,

Amazing show!

Such a gem of a podcast talking about infosec. Love the perspective they are able to bring into this with such a complex topic. They have great guests too. So much knowledge in these episodes.

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